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CNA 6.3.2 (Death and postmortem care) Exam Questions and Answers
CNA 6.3.2 (Death and postmortem care) 
 
Signs of approaching death - Answer- As death approaches, the body experiences several noticeable changes. The head nurse should be notified immediately as each of these changes occurs. 
 
- Patient becomes less responsive. 
- Body functions slow down. 
- Patient loses some voluntary and involuntary muscle control. 
- Patient may involuntarily void and defecate. 
- The jaw may drop. 
- Breathing becomes irregular, shallow, and laborious. 
- Circulation sl...